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We asked a PT the strength training questions everyone wants to know the answers to
More and more people are starting to introduce strength and endurance training into their fitness programme, which is fantastic news! Strength training is so important. In fact, the NHS recommends that adults perform strengthening exercises for all major muscle groups at least twice a week. Below, I answer some commonly asked questions I receive from clients who are new or -
The Home & Gardens Event 2022, Bluewater
The exhibitions keep on coming! Next up: The Home & Garden event at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent! Running from 13th – 22nd May, the event brings together more than 30 pop up shops, plus some exciting technologically advanced concepts within the futuristic House of Tomorrow. You’ll be able to find us in The Village at Bluewater, with a handpicked selection -
Fitness Superstore at Grand Designs Live 2022
Grand Designs Live returns to London’s ExCeL this weekend! Running until the 8th of May, Grand Designs Live brings together an array of exhibitors, experts and live talks covering all things home innovation and project guidance. And if building a home gym is your next task, you’re in luck! We’ll be there on stand E3C with a host of our best-selling -
5 Weighted Bag Exercises You Need to Try
While dumbbells and other free weights are great for isolating specific muscles, nothing quite matches the unstable, irregular shape of a weighted bag (also known in the fitness world as a sand bag, functional bag or power bag). Utilising your body’s underused stabilising muscles to keep the bag steady, these functional fitness tools help to develop definition and all-over strength. The -
6 Common home workout mistakes and how to avoid them
As a personal trainer, I get good insight into people’s home training methods. Clients will tell me what they’ve tried in the past, areas they’ve struggled with, and goals they’ve found it impossible to achieve. Often, the reasons people don’t see the results they want, or end up frustrated – or even injured – is because they’re making mistakes that -
What apps does the Schwinn IC8 connect to?
The Schwinn IC8 is a standout performer in many ways. 100 micro-adjustable resistance levels ensure a smooth, quiet cycling experience, a detailed LCD display projects every metric you could want, and SPD pedals mean you can clip in to really push your output. But what truly sets the IC8 apart is its unmatched digital connectivity. Here, we breakdown exactly what -
How to stick to your New Year fitness resolutions: 6 tips from a PT
Many of us jump into a new year with a fresh, positive mindset. This year will be the new me. This year, I will accomplish my goals and become an improved version of myself. But how do you stick to those resolutions once the novelty of “new year, new you” has worn off? Let’s face it, it’s well known that -
What’s the difference between a racer and an upright exercise bike?
We’re big on indoor cycling here at Fitness Superstore. We talk about it a lot – and for good reason! Jumping on a stationary bike and getting a sweat on is one of the most effective home workouts, great for burning calories, building stamina, hitting personal bests and, most importantly, having fun while doing it. Investing in the right bike for -
Schwinn Airdyne AD8: The Ultimate HIIT Machine
Ever seen someone going hell-for-leather on that bike with the big fan and large moving handles at the gym? Yep, that’s an air bike! Common-place in CrossFit™ Boxes and commercial gyms, air bikes have begun to crop up in the home gyms of HIIT-lovers and fans of ruthless cardio workouts over the past decade. Fairly simple in design (be warned, their -
The JRNY app, now FREE for 2 months!
Introducing JRNY, the adaptive fitness membership that evolves with you. Now available with a free 2-month trial, JRNY is your answer to upgraded home workouts. No matter where you are on your fitness journey, everybody is different. Different strengths, different goals and different routines. That’s why Bowflex have designed JRNY for all of us, no matter the body, no matter the